About The Sponsors
Duo Consulting provides expertise in web development, design, and a host of related client services. But Duo could not provide the strategic expertise that we do in these areas without recognizing that achieving success on the Internet today is in large part dependent upon effective content and content management. We combine our expertise in website strategy, design, technology, marketing and content management to effectively translate our clients’ business goals into tangible results.
TheContentWrangler.com is one of the most popular online resources on the web for technical and business writers (and other content professionals) having an interest in content management. The site boasts an impressive collection of unique and repurposed content: case studies, articles, white papers, news and research about content heavy organizations and the challenges they face.
Founded in 2004, with over 900 members, CM Pros provides information, expertise, and support to global content management practitioners and related professionals and the organizations they serve. Through peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, educational events, and advocacy of respected practices, the association fosters a better understanding of this critically important discipline. Join CM Pros on the Web at www.cmprofessionals.org.
Sitecore provides .NET web content management and portal software to mid-market commercial, non-profit and government organizations requiring enterprise-class functionality, integration and scalability. With standard features like forums, newsletters, calendars, forms and RSS integration, Sitecore delivers immediate value customers demand. Flexible and extensible, the Sitecore platform enables the delivery of web solutions and enterprise integrations quickly. Out-of-the-box integration with Microsoft SharePoint, Active Directory, Word and InfoPath make Sitecore a natural fit within Microsoft environments. Sitecore's growing network of Certified Sitecore Partners provide customers with consulting, implementation and support services. Sitecore has over 1200 customers worldwide, including the Dollar/Thrifty, Omni Hotels, WebTrends, Netgear and Infocus. Sitecore USA is headquartered in San Rafael, California with offices throughout Europe. www.sitecore.net.
FatWire Software is the leading provider of content management and delivery solutions for deploying persuasive Web sites and applications. The company's Content Server platform gives business users complete control over the creation and presentation of content, and provides a scalable architecture for dynamic content delivery and multi-site deployment. Unlike other Content Management products that focus on simply getting content under control, FatWire's solutions enable organizations to put content to work by delivering highly-targeted experiences to customers, partners, and employees.
Hot Banana (hotbanana.com) is an award-winning Web CMS that helps marketers build and manage SEO-friendly Web sites that can be automated and optimized for maximum lead generation and conversion performance. Hot Banana is available as a Software as a Service (SaaS), hosted offering or as a licensed software ColdFusion CMS, with everything an eMarketer needs, including Web site optimization and marketing automation tools. Specifically designed for small-to-midsize companies, Hot Banana has more than 200 clients worldwide.
Serena is a global provider of application lifecycle management solutions. SerenaŽ CollageŽ delivers enterprise-class content management enabling customers to easily and rapidly design, create, deploy and maintain their website code and content.
eZ Systems ( www.ez.no) is the world's largest Open Source Content Management software company. We have a true global presence with 85 employees from 23 nationalities and offices in Norway, Denmark, Germany, Ukraine, France and North America as well as an international team operating from the headquarters in Norway supporting the rest of the world. With a community of more than 25 thousand registered users and more than 170 official partners there is a thriving ecosystem supporting eZ.
CrownPeak offers an easy, cost-effective way for Web site managers to achieve and maintain total control of the Web site. Delivered as software services, CrownPeak’s Web content management and site search uniquely integrate with best-of-breed solutions from ExactTarget, salesforce.com and WebTrends to provide one complete source for managing and delivering quality, revenue-driving Web sites. The company’s customer service is unparalleled; touting 24x7 customer support, guaranteed response times and account managers specifically dedicated to each client. Unlike installed enterprise vendors or custom-built applications, CrownPeak is defining the future of content management with its innovative approach, stellar customer service and strategic partnerships.
STC Chicago is one of the oldest and largest chapters of the Society of Technical Communication, with over 400 members that include technical writers and editors, content developers, instructional designers, academics, usability professionals, web designers and developers, and translators. Founded in 1955, STC Chicago has a rich tradition of providing diverse educational and networking experiences to technical communication professionals, as well as cultivating relationships between academia and industry. In May, Society leaders at the 2007 Technical Communication Summit in Minneapolis recognized STC Chicago as a Community of Distinction, with special acknowledgment of our creative and effective initiatives and the substantive value they provide to our members.
EMC Corporation, the world leader for information management and storage, provides a web content management (WCM) solution to manage the content, layout and publishing process, utilizing Documentum WCM software. Visit www.software.emc.com.